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Subtract 4/20 from 2/18

2/18 - 4/20 is -4/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/180 - 36/180 = 20 - 36/180 = -16/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45

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